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Nominations are now open for the Chamber of Commerce’s 6^th Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

The Golden Apple Awards were created in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands in order to recognize the outstanding job done by educators within the Cayman Islands community.

“The awards were created to thank those who are helping to improve the lives of our children through education,” Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Commerce, Wil Pineau, said.

Nominees must be full-time teachers or principals currently working in a public or private primary or high school, either in Grand Cayman, Little Cayman or Cayman Brac. Past recipients are not eligible for previously won categories but are eligible for a new category.

Students, parents, colleagues and members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators, including past teachers, from the 2018 school year.

“It was really important to us that the awards could come from any member of the public because the positive reach of an amazing teacher extends far beyond the classroom,” Mr Pineau said.

“We are thrilled to be able to be able to continue to celebrate all the teachers and principals helping to change the lives of so many in the community, thanks to the support of the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands,” he said.

“So many teachers and principals go above and beyond for our young people,” President of the Chamber of Commerce, Chris Kirkconnell, said. “Whether that is offering weekend exam prep classes or just passing on some words of encouragement during class, our local educators deserve to have all their hard work spotlighted and appreciated.”

Nominations close on May 27, 2019.

Visit https://www.caymanchamber.ky/goldenappleawards-Teacher for more information and to submit your entry form.